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Best No-Bake Peach Cobbler with Creamy Vanilla Custard

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A no-bake Southern peach cobbler with a creamy vanilla custard and a crunchy shortbread topping. Perfect for hot summer days when you want a delicious dessert without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6–7 medium peaches)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peach filling: In a large saucepan, combine sliced peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Let sit for 5 minutes. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a simmer and thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish and spread evenly. Let cool.
  2. Make the custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Add egg yolks and whisk until smooth and pale. In the same saucepan, heat 2 cups whole milk over medium heat until warm (small bubbles around edges, about 3 minutes). Slowly pour about 1/2 cup warm milk into egg mixture while whisking constantly (tempering). Pour egg mixture back into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 4-6 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanil…
  3. Assemble the cobbler: Pour warm custard over cooled peach filling. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, combine crushed cookies, melted butter, and brown sugar. Sprinkle evenly over custard. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Serve cold, straight from the fridge. Optionally top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Do not skip the chilling time; the custard needs to set properly. For best results, chill overnight. The topping will soften over time, but the flavors meld beautifully. If custard gets lumpy, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

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